Who is Ken Rossignol?

How many people are doing what they love? And getting paid for it?

Years ago I came across the book, Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow, by Marsha Sinetar.

Ken Rossignol is certainly doing what he loves. He published St. Mary's Today for 20 years and sold it in 2010. Now he publishes DWIHitParade.com (see the link to the right). And he writes. And writes.

I'm reading his newest book, Pirate Trials, right now, and I feel like I'm in the gallery at the trial.

If you are a Titanic fan or like cruises (ask onboard if Rossignol will be speaking during your cruise), you'll like his books. Read Ken's following biographical sketch, and start reading his books. If you like what's going on in McHenry County, you'll love The Story of THE RAG!

"After covering hard news for 22 years while publishing a weekly newspaper, Rossignol sold the newspaper in 2010 and has begun devoting full time to writing and is now the author of fourteen books. The newest book, Pirate Trials, reveals the details of the actual trials of pirates in England, Scotland and the United States.

"As a maritime history speaker, Rossignol enjoys meeting audiences around the world and discussing the original news stories of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and other maritime history topics.

"In 2012 Rossignol has appeared on nine ships in the Pacific, Atlantic and Caribbean discussing the stories of the heroes of the Titanic, the explorations of the new world voyagers, the Bermuda Triangle and the history of piracy.

"Rossignol appears at the Titanic Museum Attractions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri for book signings and to talk with visitors about the RMS Titanic.

"He has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC 20/20; ABC World News Tonight and in a 2012 production of Discovery Channel Investigation Motives & Murders Series, A Body in the Bay.

"News coverage of Rossignol’s landmark civil rights case, represented by Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz re: United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Rossignol v Voorhaar, 2003, included articles in most major news outlets, as well as a column by syndicated columnist James J. Kilpatrick.

"The story of the St. Mary's Today newspaper is now available in ebook and paperback: The Story of THE RAG! The book includes nearly 200 editorial cartoons that appeared over the years.

"A strong highway safety advocate, Rossignol also publishes the DWIHitParade.com which focuses on impaired driving and the monthly publication, The Chesapeake.

"News coverage of Rossignol’s DWIHitParade won an Emmy in 2012 for WJLA reporter Jay Korff and coverage of the St. Mary’s Today newspaper by WUSA reporter Bruce Leshan was awarded an Emmy in 2000."